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Overview |
UALR | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
UALR | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
UALR | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,158 students vs. 2,595 students)
UALR vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 466.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($32,960.00 vs. $16,573.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Texas Wesleyan University ($11,225 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 39.3% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,352 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Texas Wesleyan University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 194.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($29,348 vs. $9,968)
UALR vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 13 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming UALR students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Texas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or Texas Wesleyan University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Texas Wesleyan University and UALR.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (37% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $4,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,999)
- UALR graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/